This week we pay tribute to two outstanding artists who have just left us – Australian guitarist and songwriter Spencer P.Jones and indie-folk artist Vic Horvath of Victoria, BC. As mentioned in a previous podcast, Spencer had been battling cancer for sometime before his passing. We air some live tracks from his solo project Spencer P. Jones and the Escape Committee at the top of the show. You can also hear three tracks from Vic Horvath’s debut EP West Coast Reign. This extraordinarily talented songwriter, originally from Calgary, passed suddenly this month. They will be dearly missed by loved ones and fans alike.

We start the show with three more tracks from Spencer P. Jones, this time all coming from his solo records before two tracks from Melbourne bands Camp Cope and Even, both called ‘The Opener’ and the opening tracks from their respective latest albums. After this week’s selection of new Canadian tracks, including the latest single from Edmonton’s The Hearts, we end the show with a lengthy ambient/experimental track from France-based Australian percussionist Will Guthrie, who recently played one of the Quiet City shows in Vancouver.

Acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Spencer P Jones has sadly been diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer. Originally hailing from New Zealand, Spencer has had a lengthy and productive career in Australia since the late 70s. This week we air a track from one of his 10 solo albums, along with a track-a-piece from the seminal outfits The Johnnys and the Beasts of Bourbon whose ranks Spencer was part of for many years. Donations for Spencer’s ongoing living & medical costs can be made here.